Best Josh Lancaster Podcasts (2025)

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Rugby Daily | Conan: "That's unacceptable in this environment", URC team news 12:10

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the big Chicago clash with the All Blacks, The team news from the Irish sides ahead of this weekend's URC action. And the Welsh regions get some clarity on their futures, but uncertainty remains over who might get the chop... Rugby on Off The Bal…

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RUGBY DAILY | Munster name XV for Connacht, Farrell's great form, Springbok ban and Rassie rages against the machine 12:23

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up, Clayton McMillan on Munster's tough test against Connacht. Gerry Thornley on an Irish bolter. And another Springbok gets a ban, much to the chagrin of Rassie Erasmus. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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BRENDAN FANNING: ‘I was never a huge fan of Ireland’s Call but…’ | Touching Distance | Life as a sports journalist 39:11

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Journalist Brendan Fanning chats to Eoin around the launch of his new book ‘Touching Distance’. Rugby with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

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Rugby Daily | Croke Park to host MASSIVE international? James Tracy on Leinster players commitment 13:05

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Anton Lienert-Brown on Clayton McMillan's early impact at Munster, Do some Leinster players feel more motivated about their Ireland duties than their provincial commitments, And Croke Park could host a massive international test next summer - which wouldn't involve Ireland. Rugby on …

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The Red 78 Unlocked | Magnificent Munster see off lacklustre Leinster | Ep.139 21:18

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Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss Munster's superb showing in Croke Park as they defeat old rivals Leinster, and to preview Saturday's clash with Connacht at Thomond Park. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to th…

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"I've learned to Love the Process!" | Ireland's Erin King | Off the Ball 20:21

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Eoin Sheahan checks in with injured Ireland star Erin King about her rehab and future plans after her horrific injury in April.

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Rugby Daily | Fogarty on Leinster 'kick up the arse', tactical breakdown of Farrell try 12:45

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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Ireland coach John Fogarty on why Leinster's 'kick up the arse' might be a good thing, Liam Toland and Fiona Hayes bask in the glory of Munster's win at Croke Park, And one England international calls time on her career, while another may be left out in the cold by men's head coach Ste…

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RUGBY DAILY | Hansen to miss ABs as doubts over Aki and Henshaw continue, McBryde on Leinster failings, and Lancaster has an eye on Munster 10:11

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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up, Mack Hansen to miss out whilst doubts remain over Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw. Stuart Lancaster on the Munster game. And are England about to unveil a new generational talent? Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting…

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UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘All the better for Irish rugby…’ | OFF THE BALL 21:02

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Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry was joined by Declan Lynch of the Sunday Independent & Orla McElroy the Irish Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday! You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

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Rugby Daily | Munster players with a point to prove? Quinny's Leinster-Munster prediction 10:47

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill, Coming up, all you need to know ahead of Leinster versus Munster at Croke Park tomorrow, Ulster name their team for the first game of their South African tour, And we'll take you through all the must-watch rugby action this coming weekend. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCom…

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Rugby Daily | Leinster and Munster fully loaded for Croke Park clash 12:04

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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today the teams are out for Leinster and Munster in this weekend's hugo interpro clash at Croke Park. Bordeaux's Joey Carbery opens up on his heartbreak at missing the Champions Cup final, And bad news for fans of the Rugby Championship... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #…

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FERGUS FARRELL: ‘He saved my life that day’ | Recovering from paralysation | Rebuilding a Man 53:06

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‘Rebuilding a Man’ is an autobiography by Fergus Farrell, who was left paralysed after a freak back injury. In this interview with Eoin he chats about his life and the battles on the road to recovery. If you've been affected by anything in this interview, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or via email at [email protected]. Rugby on Off The …

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Rugby Daily | Doris back for Ireland's Autumn squad, 10-year ban for R360 players 11:42

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, no ripping up of the script from Andy Farrell as he reveals his Ireland squad for the November tests, A snippet from our Leinster-Munster preview with Michael Cheika and Alan Quinlan, And another rugby governing body issues a strong response to R360. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank o…

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The Red 78 Unlocked | Leinster loom for unbeaten Munster | Ep.138 20:32

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Munster Legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss Munster's third consecutive win as they do just enough to see off Edinburgh in Cork. And with a huge clash with Leinster looming in Croke Park on Saturday, we look ahead to what should be a cracking contest between the old rivals. The first twenty minutes of …

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Rugby Daily | The tiny tweaks at Connacht under Lancaster, major coup for Wallabies squad 10:37

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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, we'll take a pause from the Leinster-Munster buildup to talk about Connacht and Ulster, Gerry Thornley's surprising shout for a replacement at full-back for Ireland, with Hugo Keenan unavailable, And some interesting selection calls by Australia in their squad for the November internat…

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Rugby Daily | 'Be yourself and enjoy it' - Josh van der Flier on advice from Johnny Sexton, and Munster look to up the ante at Croke Park 11:15

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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up today, Munster look to take on old rivals Leinster and not to get bogged down in the clash of the 10s. Leinster's Josh van der Flier thanks Johnny Sexton for some good advice. And can an Irish rugby league team get what they need regarding funding for the World Cup push? Rugby on Off The…

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Rugby Daily | Munster's Edinburgh nightmares, team news for Irish sides 10:54

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Munster can go three wins from three in the URC tonight, Team news from the other Irish provinces ahead of this weekend's action, And what's this weekend's offering in terms of rugby fixtures, both at home and abroad. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting…

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WOTS: "They don't want to go back to Union" | Rugby League In Ireland | World Cup Qualifiers 52:41

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Word On The Street is back in a 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘭𝘺 different format to normal! Ahead of Ireland's involvement in the Women's Rugby League World Cup qualifiers in Canada later this month, we take a look at the growth of the game in recent years and where players are coming from. Enjoy some snippets from interviews with head coach Matt Kennerson, captain Storm…

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Rugby Daily | JJ to play ahead of Crowley, come Carbery come back? 11:18

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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Munster name their team for tomorrow's URC clash with Edinburgh. Gerry Thornley floats the idea of Joey Carbery returning to Irish rugby, And Samoa pull out of their November test with Italy, setting up a historic first for international rugby. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of…

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RUGBY LEAGUE IN IRELAND | Matt Kennerson | Molly Boyne | Storm Cobain | Word On The Street | OTB 45:50

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Hello and happy Thursday! The Word On The Street crew have some bonus content for you today, with two interviews with some major figures in the Irish Rugby League scene. Matt Kennerson, head coach of the Irish women's team, and two of the players, Molly Boyne and Storm Cobain, join Susanna, Eve, and Rachel to talk through their upcoming World Cup q…

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Rugby Daily | In praise of Crowley, R360 clap back at unions, Honey Badger saves the day! 10:20

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, praise for Jack Crowley as Munster gear up for a Cork clash with Edinburgh, James Lowe on Leinster's Lions coping with the post-Tour comedown, R360 and rugby's leading unions trade statements as the standoff between the two intensifies, And a former Wallaby turns hero at a Melbourne …

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The Red 78 Unlocked | "Better to win ugly than lose pretty" | Ep. 137 21:21

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Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss Munster's win over Cardiff as the Reds pick up back to back URC wins to kick off their season. We'll name our star of the week and look ahead to Saturday's game in Cork against Edinburgh. The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to lis…

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Rugby Daily | Munster welcome back a future star, Crowley wants to kick on with the province and with Ireland, and The Rugby Championship to be shelved? 10:59

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Rugby Daily | 'One of the most respected players England have ever produced... ' | Lancaster on Lewis Moody's MND diagnosis and Leinster wobble sees Lions back in the fold 17:07

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BONUS: "That's All We Have... 24 Hours" | Olympic Silver Medallist Kenneth Egan On Being 15 Years Sober | Movember 18:04

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Rugby Daily | Storm Amy wreaks havoc, Leinster and Connacht name URC sides, Irish players get R360 warning and the final weekend of the Rugby Championship 13:56

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily with David Wilson. Coming up, Storm Amy causes an Ulster cancellation. Leinster and Connacht name their URC teams. Irish players get a warning regarding the rogue R360. And Joe Schmidt has his say on what the new face of rugby could look like. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting…

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Rugby Daily | Crowley starts but Casey out for Munster, Dupont set to train with France 10:58

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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, Munster have suffered an injury blow ahead of their first home game of the season this weekend, Australia and New Zealand name their sides for a massive Bledisloe Cup clash in Perth, Antoine Dupont could be back with France in November, And Mike Tindall offers an update on the rogue R3…

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Word On The Street | Ep.20: Nightmare in New York | Ryder Cup abuse | Alcohol at the GAA? | Off The Ball 43:27

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Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to another episode of Word On The Street, where this week we're looking at toxic fan culture in light of the chaotic scenes at the Ryder Cup this past weekend. What are the main causes, and how can we fix it? Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsA…

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Rugby Daily | New era for Ireland U20s, Skelton back for Bledisloe clash 10:16

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, a shakeup in the coaching ticket at the Ireland under-20s, Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes on the players who need a big season for Munster this time around, The Wallabies have a massive - and I mean MASSIVE - player returning for this weekend's Bledisloe Cup clash. And World Rugby rele…

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The Red 78 Unlocked | Munster off to a winning start | Ep. 136 20:19

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A new season of The Red78 kicks off on Off The Ball! Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss a winning start for the Reds, as Clayton McMillan's side see off the Scarlets in Wales. We'll name our Star of The Week, and look ahead to Saturday's clash with Cardiff Blues in Thomond Park. The first twenty minu…

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Rugby Daily | Hanrahan out for Munster's Cardiff clash, Nic White unretired (again!) 11:39

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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Munster assess their squad ahead of the visit of Cardiff this weekend. Fiona Hayes on the start of the Lancaster era at Connacht, Nic White is coming back out of retirement for a second time, And players at a French club are threatening strike action over the suspension of one of …

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Rugby Daily | Leinster apologies, bouncing back against the Bulls, a good start for Connacht and Rassie's record-breaking Springbok 14:16

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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up, we will get the latest from both the Leinster and Connacht camps after contrasting starts to their United Rugby Championship campaigns. Leinster's Robin McBryde apologises for the poor showing. Stuart Lancaster says that there is good work done, but plenty more to do. Rassie Erasmus on …

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Rugby Daily | URC kicks off, Caplice explains decision to retire 13:06

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, it's finally here - your final preview ahead of the new URC season kicking off. Anna Caplice gives her thoughts on the Women's Rugby World Cup final. She also offered some clarity on her difficult decision to retire from professional rugby this week. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of I…

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"Their Professional Progress is Their Own Worst Enemy!" | WRWC with Anna Caplice 29:11

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Former Ireland star Anna Caplice joins Eoin Sheahan from England to discuss the Women's Rugby World Cup Final between powerhouses Canada and the host nation England. With thanks to Bank of Ireland

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Rugby Daily | Youngs takes shots at Lancaster and Borthwick, first URC team news 10:22

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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, the team news from Leinster, Munster and Ulster - and Clayton McMillan on his vision for Munster ahead of his reign properly beginning this weekend, Joe Schmidt shows his hand for Australia's Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand at Eden Park, And Ben Young assesses the coaches he play…

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Rugby Daily | Rassie responds to Williams' 7-1 slam, Ulster and Connacht prep for URC 10:42

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Ulster head coach Richie Murphy as his side gear up for the new URC season. Stuart Lancaster on building on Connacht's potential in his first season in charge. And Matt Williams talks URC, while Rassie Erasmus talks Matt Williams. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverSt…

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Rugby Daily | McMillan confirms Munster captain, outrage in France at Top14's 'spectacle over safety' 10:54

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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, Munster name a British and Irish Lion as their captain for the upcoming season. Scott Robertson on the "sting" of New Zealand's record-breaking defeat to South Africa, And outrage in France, after fans accuse Top 14 officials of a disregard for safety ahead of Toulon's game again…

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Rugby Daily | Nienaber on Leinster's title defence, Scannell on his Munster double-century, and Newcastle Red Bulls sign a Lion 11:56

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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up, we will look ahead to the Irish provinces in action this weekend for the opening of the United Rugby Championship. Leinster's Nienaber decides to stick around. Niall Scannell on a potential 200th appearance in the Munster red. Women's player of the year nominees announced. And Matt Sher…

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Rugby Daily | WRWC semi-finals kickoff, Eddie Jones defends Razor from cutting criticism 11:19

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, the semi-finals of the World Cup get underway tonight - France have been handed another huge blow ahead of their game tomorrow. Eddie Jones has urged fans to cool the jets amid growing criticism of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson, And Worcester are gearing up for a return to professiona…

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Rugby Daily | Naoupu on Ireland's learnings from WRWC, Nic White retires (again!) 10:23

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Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Sene Naoupu reflects on Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign, and what they'll learn from the tournament. England and France name their teams for this weekend's semi-final in Bristol, And Nic White has officially called time on his playing career - now, why does that ring a bell? Rugby …

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY: 'They could have made the semis! They should have!' | SENE NAOUPU 16:26

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Former Ireland international centre Sene Naoupu joins Eoin Sheahan for Wednesday Night Rugby as the dust has settled on Ireland's quarter final exit at the Rugby World Cup. Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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Rugby Daily | Flood on World Cup disappointment, Franco Smith's warning to Leinster 10:07

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Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Stacey Flood opens up on Ireland's World Cup heartbreak, As Leinster confirm their captain for the season, a rival head coach suggests they may have lost their aura, And the All Blacks are still smarting from their record-breaking defeat to South Africa - Sonny Bill Williams outlines…

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STACEY FLOOD: "I've watched the game back like 5 times.." | RWC QF heartbreak | OTB Breakfast Rugby 29:01

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Irish rugby star, Stacey Flood, joins the Colm Boohig & Vinny Perth on the show after Ireland’s heartbreaking World Cup quarter-final exit at the hands of the French. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the…

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Rugby Daily | Keenan out until New Year, France player apologises after Wafer bite 11:50

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Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the French player who bit Aoife Wafer has issued an apology to the Ireland star. Anna Caplice gives her thoughts on Sunday's quarter-final defeat and the future of this Ireland group. And Conor Murray follows up on his damning comments of Munster's recruitment policy. Rugby on Off…

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Rugby Daily | French duo to face the music, Irish World Cup heartbreak, Rassie's Boks smash the ABs and Schmidt's Wallabies rue ill-discipline 15:38

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Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson. Coming up, we will have all the fallout as France knock Ireland out of the Women's Rugby World Cup. England set new records. Scotland rage against Nucifora and the SRU. Rassie Erasmus not celebrating too much out of respect for the opposition. Razor Robertson rues his side's errors. And Joe Schmid…

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RUGBY WORLD CUP SHOW | "They are OFFSIDE!" | Controversial refereeing | What comes next? | Off The Ball 41:57

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Eoin Sheahan is joined by Fiona Hayes and Anna Caplice this evening to look back on Ireland's quarter final loss to France in controversial circumstances, as well as look to where the Irish Women's Rugby team will go next, and the future of Scott Bemand. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting…

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ALAN QUINLAN: ‘He NEEDS to look at that… it changes the whole thing!’ | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 27:25

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Former Ireland international Alan Quinlan & OTB's Susanna Mollen reflect on the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup - following on from Ireland’s exit from the tournament after a spirited display against France… Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search …

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"It Feels Quite Raw." | Ireland Beaten by France 24:30

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Listen in for all of your post-match reaction as Ireland bowed out of the Women's World Cup. You'll hear Susanna Mollen and Fiona Hayes post match reaction, followed by Ireland players Aoife Dalton and Stacey Flood.

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ALISON MILLER: Can Ireland pull off a World Cup upset? | Aoife Wafer back for the quarter finals 14:16

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Former Ireland international Alison Miller joins John Duggan to look ahead to Ireland's World Cup quarter final against France, as they look to pull off an upset and be the first Irish team to get past a quarter final! The Rugby World Cup on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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THE WORLD CUP SHOW: How fit is Aoife Wafer? | Ireland have the best shot at an upset | FIONA HAYES 20:44

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Grand slam winner Fiona Hayes, a member of the only Irish team to ever play in a world cup semi final, joins Eoin Sheahan to discuss Ireland's quarterfinal against France on Sunday. The Women's World Cup Show on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting